Female twin figure "ere ibeji" · Nigeria, Yoruba, Erin Oyo · ID: 3035865
sold
EUR 1,400
Provenance
Jean Roudillon, Paris, France (1972)Eduard Hess, Oberwil, Switzerland
Size
H: 31,5 cm
H: 12.4 inch
Description
wood, slightly shiny dark brown patina, remains of indigo blue pigment, high towering coiffure with remains of indigo blue pigment, drilled pupils (nailheads missing), ornamental scarification marks on the face, arranged in concentrical semi circles, “tight” posture with the small hands resting aside the thigs, overlong breasts, scarification marks on the belly, rising from large feet, slightly dam., abrasion of paint
Comparing literature
Polo, Fausto, Enzyklopädie der Ibeji, o. J. 2008, ill. 395